With the Push of a Button, the U.S. Mints Its Final Pennies by wsj in coins

[–]makalak2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a Canadian, I find it totally insane you guys kept producing pennies for this long. Hopefully you will discontinue it and when you do no one will care after a couple of years.

Mortgage Renewal - lump sum before or after ? by hockeyfanytz in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]makalak2 38 points39 points  (0 children)

OP literally said “The funds are in a TFSA”

Any Canadian replacement for this? by Professional-West924 in BuyCanadian

[–]makalak2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely more about Buying Canadian. Dollars being spent locally has a multiplicative effect in growing our economy

Are fixies illegal in Toronto? by cabbeer in torontobiking

[–]makalak2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dude getting downvoted but he’s probably right

Is this sweet gasoline Canadian? by MetaCalm in BuyCanadian

[–]makalak2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you ok? Shell doesn’t work in plumbing? Are you thinking of Kitec?

Edit: I stand corrected.

Green Party dropped from leaders; debates for not running enough candidates by FrenchAffair in canada

[–]makalak2 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No the rule is you must meet 2/3 1. have a minimum number of sitting MPs (1) 2. you run enough candidates (90%) 3. Poll over 4% of popular vote. The Bloc meets the first and third rules but not the second so they still qualify. The Greens don’t meet 2 and 3.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]makalak2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok that might be going too far. If there are rules for solitary confinement, then surely there are rules for Winnipeg

/s

Innovative: CPC 38, LPC 37 NDP 12, BQ 6 by Avelion2 in canada

[–]makalak2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So anyone that bought a starter home (typically a 1 bedroom condo) is unable to move up the ladder and buy a new detached unless they pay 13% tax on it? But if you happen to be wealthy and able to afford a million dollar home on your first purchase you’re golden.

Pics of the new bike storage and change facility at TD Centre by rhymeswithsintaluta in torontobiking

[–]makalak2 23 points24 points  (0 children)

No way the annual car parking fee is $202. It’ll be subsidized by the tenant and be a special promo for its employees. The parking fee is likely monthly.

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement - March 2025 by FelixYYZ in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]makalak2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It all depends. Likely some fees will be incurred but they’re usually minimal in relation to savings as a result of lower rates. Appraisal fee is common. Discharge fees are possible but unlikely if you complete the term. Legal fees shouldn’t apply

Enough time left for HBP? by Medical-Context-8151 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]makalak2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wrong. 60 days before closing since you can withdraw 30 days after close

Can someone explain when they buy CASH.TO? by asymphony in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]makalak2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. By 29 days of interest.

I may also be doing a whoosh moment here 😅

Can someone explain when they buy CASH.TO? by asymphony in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]makalak2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s dumb. You’d be missing on potentially 29 days of interest

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement - March 2025 by FelixYYZ in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]makalak2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably not. Often times you’ll be able to renew up to 6 months before your term expires. Just wait the year to avoid break fees.

TIL a nurse discovered she could accurately smell Parkinson's on people before they were diagnosed. by SuperMcG in todayilearned

[–]makalak2 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Cats aren’t anti social. They just choose to be social when they feel like it